Healthy Living Articles

September 13th 2016 is World Sepsis Day. Why not take a look at one of the most common and deadly diseases, and find out why it's called the "silent killer".

A diagnosis of sepsis was once considered a prediction of certain death. With modern medicine, a majority of sepsis and septic shock patients survive as long as they are in the hospital, but death rates once they get out remain stubbornly high.

Gardening is a great hobby with lots of benefits, but what about the health and safety risks? If you're not careful, gardening can actually be quite dangerous. Here's a guide to everything you'll need to know about garden injuries as a beginner.

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among young people aged five to 29. They are often preventable. RoadPeace Wood remembers those who have died. We can all, meanwhile, work to prevent further needless deaths.

Dressing for your body shape can be tricky, especially if you don't know what your body shape is! There's so much conflicting information out there about body shapes, it's little surprise that ladies are still asking the question: which body shape am I?

Climate change is here, and it's here to stay. We can no longer prevent it, but we can still reduce its impact — "we" meaning global policy makers and enforcers. The rest of us can prepare for the challenge ahead. How?

Meditation is a form of mind-body medicine practiced in complementary and alternative medicine. Many different types of meditation originated thousands of years ago. It was practiced widely for improving overall health and well-being.

Is your doctor ordering more and more tests but providing you with less and less information? Here are eight things anyone can do to persuade a doctor to pay attention.

Are bugs ruining your summer, but you don't want to use chemicals like DEET to keep them away? Making your own bug repellent soaps and creams will offer you a natural and fun alternative.

Is summer love the real thing? Can you meet your soul mate on a cruise, on an exotic vacation, or at the Starbucks down the street? Here are 10 ways to tell whether summer love is real love.